82nd BAPTIST EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS

OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA & VICINITY

May 5-9, 2025

Nightly 7PM to 9PM

All classes are virtual via Zoom

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2025 Course Offerings

900 Ministers Seminar

(Rev. Terry Streeter) - -The purpose of the Ministers' Seminar is

to inspire, educate, encourage, equip, uplift, affirm, and support ministers in their various leadership and pastoral roles as they endeavor to perfect the gifts within them.

4012* The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit-Study the person and work of the Holy Spirit. A thorough look at the corresponding doctrines that influence our understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit. Identify this doctrine of the church with a holistic understanding of salvation, with special emphasis on justification, redemption, and sanctification. Instructor: Dr. Angelo Berry

B 142/005* Christian Evangelism

Christian Evangelism- It involves teaching the basic steps in developing a program of evangelism. Discover the appropriate scriptures to use, and the methods, technique, and media best suited for witnessing to non-believers. Instructor: Rev. Christopher Stargill

119/1087* Survey of Paul's Letters

Covers the teaching of Paul from the books of I and 2 Thessalonians, Galatians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Romans, 1 and 2 Timothy, and Titus. Focus on Paul's prison letters (the books of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Phi lemon). Probe the mind of this man, who while incarcerated, addressed the early churches. Instructor: Dr. Tyrone Queen

524/2023* Creative Ways of Teaching

Assist teachers in discovering innovative ways to teach that lead to transformed student's lives, and in discovering new ways of teaching that will include learning behavior and strategies of student learning and behavior. Instructor: Dr. Alethia Simmons

B 113 Christian Stewardship

This course will enable leaders and teachers to share their Christian commitment to Christ with their students. It seeks to lead students to see from a scriptural point of view that every Christian is the property of God and must be good stewards in all aspects of their lives. Instructor: Dr. Donna Durant-Fuller

7001 Building Healthy Churches

When it comes to building a thriving congregation, there are many factors to consider. Instructor: Bishop Edwon Brown

104 Effective Bible Reading (Tues-Fri)

Identify methods and approaches to Bible Study that can lend to spiritual growth and Christian maturity. Areas that will be covered include the structure of the BIBLE and resources for personal study, Employ then resources and tools of Hermeneutics. Instructor: Dr. Bernard Fuller

Al in Faith (Mon-Thurs)

Enhancing church ministry with artificial intelligence (Monday thru Thursday) - Dr. Leticha Heflin

1112* / 127.27 The Book of Revelation

This course is designed to help students understand New Testament prophecy in light of today. Participants will examine the letters to the seven churches and the relevant messages. Instructor: Dr. Nathaniel Obey

145.2 Church in the Mental Health Crisis

In this Session we will be discussing what is actually happening in this cultural moment of mental health, along with practical skills to learn to engage your congregation, and tools to love your struggling people. Instructor: Rev. Stacey Smith

409 When Life Hurts

It's easy to trust God when everything is going your way but what about when things go wrong? Does trusting God come easily to you- until adversity strikes? Amid troubles and tribulation, do you sometimes doubt whether He really cares? Exploring three essential truths about God- His complete sovereignty, His infinite wisdom, and His perfect love, this course will seek to strengthen your trust in God when faced with adversity. Instructor: Rev. Larry Hentz

419/4026* The Anatomy of Cults

How do cults recruit people? Identify traits and characteristics of cults, "isms", and religious trends prevalent in today's society. Students will identify damage caused to humanity and the cause of the Gospel by these religious bodies. Instructor: Minister Eric Dolce

421.2 Strengthening Your Prayer Life

As a disciple of Christ, prayer is essential and provides the opportunity to gain new strengths, new insights, and new affirmations on your daily journey with God. This class will help you fo enhance your prayer life and order your steps by joining others in journaling and developing daily prayer concerns and techniques your prayer life.

Instructor: Rev. Charles Bynum

510.12 Servant Leadership

We have a model of servant leadership lo follow. That model is Jesus, whose method has stood the test of time. Inspired by Him, we will not only begm to focus on identifiying and operating from our strengths, but we can become better leaders by understanding our weaknesses and shortcomings. This class will help students not only become the leaders Jesus created us to be--it will allow us to lead others to Him. Instructor: Dr. Emmett Young III

855.1 Women in the Bible

The spiritual lessons learned from women in the bible and their implications in today's life. Instructor: Dr. Geraldine Tompkins